Christopher Lara

Cypress, TX *****

719-***-****

adxnz5@r.postjobfree.com

Mid-Level Manager and Military Veteran with more than 10 years of leadership experience, to include a variety of skills and expertise in personnel and equipment management. Highly organized hands-on Warehouse Supervisor with a proven track record of managing large distribution facilities and providing efficient results across a vast number of operations. Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Advance knowledge in OSHA guidelines, regulations, logistic operations, inventory management, and business reporting. Experience

NFI April 2022- Present

Warehouse/Transportation Supervisor

Provide direct supervision for the efficient day-to-day operations of the Warehouse. Act as the supervisor of clamp operations for more than 25 inbound and outbound vessel freight daily. Develop shipping and receiving work schedules while managing the care, training, disciplinary actions and safety of a team of 14 in a 341,120 sq. ft. warehouse. Responsible for the container yard of inbound shipment. Coordinate with carriers for inbound and outbound freight to ensure seamless logistics.

• Scheduling and track equipment maintenance and repairs for over 325 pieces of equipment.

• Coordinate repairs for carrier trailer, containers, and chassis.

• Knowledge in AS400, UKG, Kronos, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google G-Suite.

• Certified clamp/forklift operator.

• Coordinate proper daily staffing for clamp operations to minimize overtime.

• Maintain compliance to all OSHA and warehouse policy.

• Played a vital role in the startup for Houston port operations to include interviewing, onboarding, and training.

• Manage inbound and outbound freight on trans-dock facility in support of more than 35 Regional Distribution Centers.

H-E-B October 2015 – April 2022

Warehouse Team Leader

In charge of 120 Shipping Order Selector Partners and 30 Receiving Partners, responsible for driving accuracy, managing labor and, maintaining the safety, welfare and morale of 150 Partners. Conducts interviews and hires new talent for Shipping and Receiving operations. In charge of talent development through the Order Selector Training Program. Ensures proper distribution to over 121 locations across Southeast Texas.

• Knowledge in shipping and receiving operations, with expertise in EXE, OMI, YMS, and Tumdock systems.

• Oversees the facilities Material Handling Equipment Program to ensure a 90% equipment operational readiness.

• In charge of safety with oversight in the facility safety program to include OSHA compliance, accomplishing over 160 accident-free days in the frozen facility.

• Played a prominent role in assisting the Frozen facility to become Safety Quality of Food (SQF) certified in 2020.

• Assists in training of new facility Team Leaders. U.S. Army November 2014 - October 2015

Company Executive Officer

Responsible for the training and welfare of 101 personnel; performed tasks involving the inventory, transfer, and maintenance of 500+ pieces of Army supplies and equipment; received, inspected, inventoried, issued and delivered supplies and equipment in excess of $47M. Provided leadership at every level to ensure personnel are trained and current on all Army Mission Essential Tasks and qualifications as tracked through the Army Digital Training Management System (DTMS).

• Acted as communication conduit providing feedback to larger cross function teams, and communicated training, policies, and decisions to the Company Commander.

• Organized and prioritized daily work and staffing needs; maximizing operational and training results to 95% readiness.

• Directly supervised the receipt, proper storage, issue and accountability of over 47 Line-Item Numbers.

• Conducted procedural, safety and supply audit inspections. U.S. Army October 2013 - October 2014

Platoon Leader

Directly managed the training, welfare, and morale of 44 personnel. Responsible and accountable for over 30 vehicles and 30 pieces of equipment valued at over $16M. Identified and managed risks to establish training plans when required; reducing injury and incidents.

• Managed multiple concurrent projects to include supporting training events for over 400 personnel while maintaining convoy crew currency.

• Deployed in support of Operation Spartan Shield (13-14).

• Investigated and determined liability of personal equipment or loss of government property.

• Coordinated sustainment missions and logistical resupply throughout the Battalion in over 110 missions during Operation Spartan Shield.

U.S. Army June 2012 - September 2013

Maintenance Control Officer

Maintenance Officer for a Battalion of over 900 personnel. Responsible for the Operational Readiness of over 261 vehicles and 50 pieces of Battalion equipment. Oversaw the maintenance and accountability of equipment valued at $250M.

• Directly managed Battalion’s maintenance teams to ensure tracking, enrollment, and completion of both scheduled and unscheduled services resulting in 93% readiness rate.

• Analyzed and evaluated the capabilities of existing systems and procedures in place.

• Established the maintenance Standard Operating Procedure manual for the Battalion. U.S. Army March 2006 - September 2011

Maintenance Section NCOIC

Directly managed the training, welfare, morale, and operations for over 12 personnel. Responsible and accountable for the maintenance of eight AH-64D Apache attack helicopters and ancillary equipment valued at over $120M.

• Crew Chief for AH-64D Apache as an Army Specialist.

• Managed multiple concurrent projects to include training events for 86+ personnel while conducting scheduled and unscheduled services for over 100 pieces of equipment.

• Deployed twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (07-09) and Operation New Dawn (10-11). Education

Texas State University, Texas - Bachelors in Mass Communications

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